TRUSTWELL REALTY INC. Brokerage's blog

In September 2025, GTA home sales went up 8.5% year-over-year, while average prices dipped 4.7%. Compared to the previous month, sales were up 7.3% and prices were also up 3.6%, showing a nice Autumn bump.

Prices were lower than last year across all home types. Month over month, most segments improved, except townhomes which were steady. Better affordability may have boosted the sales of more expensive homes and condos while attracting more buyers in the same segments.

Along with the welcome rate cuts, ample listings continued to let buyers negotiate better compared to last year....

For August 2025, GTA home sales rose 2.3% year-over-year, while average prices fell 5.2%. On a monthly basis, sales slipped 14.6% from July and prices eased 2.8%, showing a quieter end of summer market.

Detached, semi-detached, and townhomes saw more activity despite lower prices, as buyers took advantage of softer conditions in the low-rise segment. In contrast, condos recorded both fewer sales and a 5% drop in price, as high inventory and carrying costs kept buyers cautious.

Overall, the GTA market showed softer prices and more listings than last year, giving buyers more leverage,...

In July 2025, GTA home sales were up 10.9% year-over-year, although average prices fell 5.5%. This was the strongest July activity in the last 4 years. From June, sales still declined by 2.3% and prices dropped by 4.5%.

Detached home sales showed the biggest year-over-year gains, especially in the outer GTA, while condos continued to fall behind. Month-over-month, both segments saw slower sales and softer prices. High suburban inventory is giving buyers more options and leverage.

Although there is still caution and market skepticism due to a volatile trade and job market conditions,...

In June 2025, GTA home sales fell 2.4% year-over-year, while average prices dropped 5.4%. Compared to May, sales showed little monthly change while prices dipped by 1.7%.

While sales remained steady, inventory continued to build, driving active listings higher. Detached and townhouse segments offered slightly better value compared to last year, while condo prices rose by 1.9% from May.

Lower borrowing costs and more choice should favour buyers, but ongoing trade tensions and economic uncertainty are keeping many on the sidelines. With listings taking longer to sell, motivated sellers...

For May 2025, GTA home sales were down 13.3% and prices dipped 4.0% compared to last year. On a month-over-month basis, however, sales rose 11.5% and prices edged up 1.2%.

The market continues to rebound with a surge in new listings and stronger activity across segments. While average prices for each home type held relatively steady from April, increased demand for larger home types helped lift the overall average.

With more inventory and stable prices, buyers may find broader and more affordable opportunities. Interest rates were held steady amid ongoing uncertainty around U.S. trade,...

In April ’25, GTA real estate saw monthly sales and prices increase by 11.8% and 1.3%. Compared to last year, sales and prices declined by 23.3% and 4.1%.

Monthly sales volume growth skewed more towards non-condo home segments, which contributed to higher overall average price from last month. With high inventory levels and softened demand, the condo segment may be attractive to buyers interested in smaller units.

Confidence in economic stability, especially between Canada/US trade relations continues to impact buyer motivation. Still, more homes were available and buyers were able to...

In Mar '25, GTA real estate saw sales volume drop 23.1% annually, though it rose 24.1% from Feb. Average prices were down 2.5% year-over-year but increased 0.8% month-over-month.

Detached homes slipped 1.8% annually, showing weakened demand for high-priced properties amid uncertainty. Semi-detached homes rose 2.9% monthly, possibly driven by affordability compared to detached homes. Townhomes saw the steepest annual decline.

Inventory is up mainly due to soft buyer demand as economic uncertainty has buyers cautious. Future interest rate moves remain uncertain, affecting buyer confidence....

In Feb ’25, GTA real estate sales volume was down 27.4% while prices dropped by 2.2%. Compared to the previous month, prices increased by 4.2% and volume by 4.9%.

Although activity has improved from the previous month, as it usually does at this time of year, it has not recovered at the same pace as last year. Uncertainty over the US and Canada trade war has raised concerns about affordability, causing some buyers to stay on the sidelines.

Due to the expectation in inflation, there is some added pressure on the federal government to lower interest rates. This should encourage ready...

For Jan ’25, the GTA real estate market saw 14.5% more homes sold monthly, but down 7.9% annually. Average prices were down 2.5% from the prior month but were still up 1.5% from last year.

Low-rise homes generally rose in values year-over-year, but condos were the exception. Their values had a slight decline, due in part to pressures from high supply in both sales and rental markets along with falling rents.

Although interest rates have come down, threats of tariffs and inflation may keep some buyers cautious. On the other hand, if tariffs are implemented, potential tightening of new...

In Dec ’24, the Toronto real estate market monthly saw a decline of 42.8% of sales volume, 1.8% annually. Prices also came down 3.5% monthly and 1.6% annually.

More affordable low-rise homes like semi-detached and townhomes saw monthly price growth with semi-detached even up 6% yearly . Detached homes were sluggish and were down for 1.4% in price from last year.

Over the year, the market faced significant changes, notably elevated interest rates and significant growth in supply, which resulted in more choice for buyers still in the market and cautious buyer behavior. With further rate...